Kennametal KY1540 carbide grade — ISO 513 groups, coating and cross references
Grade identification
| Manufacturer | Kennametal |
|---|---|
| Grade designation | KY1540 |
| Catalogue description | — |
| ISO 513 workpiece group | S |
| Coating family | Pending catalogue verification |
| Substrate | Pending catalogue verification |
| Source | Kennametal catalogue — SNGA120412T01020 KY1540 · accessed 2026-09-28 |
Source: Kennametal official catalogue, accessed 2026-09-28. Grade behaviour statements on this page are general ISO 513 engineering guidance, not manufacturer cutting data.
ISO 513 fit
Kennametal KY1540 is filed under ISO 513 group S. Check the manufacturer's application band for the exact position within the group. See the group pages under ISO 513 material groups for what each letter means in practice.
Offered on these inserts
The manufacturer offers grade KY1540 on the following catalogued geometries. Each row cites the official product record.
| Model | Ordering code | Chipbreaker | ISO 513 | Operation | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNGA120408 | 1943834 | E | S | — | Catalogue ↗ |
| CNGA120408 | 1943835 | T01020 | S | — | Catalogue ↗ |
| CNGA120412 | 1943836 | E | S | — | Catalogue ↗ |
| CNGA120412 | 1943837 | T01020 | S | — | Catalogue ↗ |
| SNGA120412 | 1943844 | T01020 | — | Catalogue ↗ |
Cross-brand grade equivalents
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